Enrollment
1,038
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Heartland, TX
Crandall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crandall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481551001124
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crandall Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Heartland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Crandall Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crandall Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heartland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crandall Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crandall Middle
Crandall Middle is a large middle school in Heartland, Texas, enrolling 1,038 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,038 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 823 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #705, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Crandall Isd spends $10,553 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 259 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,038 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students) and Noble Reed (800 students) alongside Crandall Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crandall Middle compares
Crandall Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,038
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 31.1%
White 22.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Crandall Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crandall Isd, which includes Crandall Middle.
$10,553
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.1%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crandall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Reed | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Walker El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W a Martin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollis T Dietz El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crandall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,038 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crandall Middle
How many students attend Crandall Middle?
Crandall Middle has 1,038 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Heartland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crandall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crandall Middle is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crandall Middle?
49.1% of students at Crandall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crandall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crandall Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Heartland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crandall Middle?
Crandall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crandall Middle rank among public schools in Heartland?
By Resource Investment Index, Crandall Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Heartland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Heartland on the city page.
Is Crandall Middle a good school?
Crandall Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crandall Isd?
Besides Crandall Middle, Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students), Noble Reed (800 students), and Barbara Walker El (709 students). See the Crandall Isd district page for the complete list.
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